The House of Bernarda Alba

Dec 18, 1991

1h 41m

★ 0.0

Overview

A domineering,reclusive, and ostentatiously pious widow in a small Spanish town keeps such close watch on her daughters that they are unable to have normal social lives. However, the eldest is allowed to become engaged to an unprincipled young man, primarily for the financial advantages it will bring the mother, Bernarda. Jealousy and envy ensues among the other daughters.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Amaya Distribution

Thirteen

Channel 4 Television

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Cast

Bernarda

Glenda Jackson

Poncia

Joan Plowright

Mara Josefa

Patricia Hayes

Martirio

Deborah Findlay

Amelia

Suzanna Hamilton

Maid

Gillian Hanna

Beggar

Emer McCourt

Prudencia

Pauline Melville

Magdelana

Mary Maddox

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